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Jodee Redmond

Jodee Redmond has been a full-time freelance writer for over 25 years. During that time, she has written on several topics, including corporate intranets, warehouse automation software, personal injury, criminal law, and addiction treatment. She has ghostwritten for numerous private clients. She also wrote “Missing But Not Lost: True Tales of the Paranormal,” “The Secret Sauce to Freelance Writing on the Side,” and “The Dangers of Drug Abuse.” Jodee lives in Ontario, Canada, with her family and a rescue cat named Crimson.

Articles by Jodee Redmond

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Quitting Cold Turkey: Why it’s Not a Good Idea

Jodee Redmond October 6, 2017

Family members and friends of people who have lived with a substance abuse issue often wonder, “Why can’t they just stop?” It’s common for someone addicted to drugs or alcohol to think or say to their loved ones, “I can quit anytime I want to.” The reality is that stopping all at once, or going “cold turkey” isn’t the best decision. Quitting Cold Turkey Doesn’t Solve the Addiction Problem If drug or alcohol addiction treatment